A Heartwarming Vietnam Coffee Workshop With Maxine, Nicole, Jill and Cathy
Updated: 7 days ago
⚡ Quick Local Summary • Hanoi's Slow-Drip Tradition: Local coffee culture revolves around dark-roasted Vietnamese Robusta beans brewed slowly through a small aluminum Phin filter rather than high-pressure espresso machines. • Signature Hanoian Variations: Whipped Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng), sweet-savory Salt Coffee (Cà Phê Muối), Iced Coconut Coffee (Cà Phê Cốt Dừa), and rich Vietnamese Artisanal Cocoa (Cacao) for non-coffee drinkers and children. • How Locals Enjoy Cafes: Tucked inside Old Quarter courtyards and second-floor balconies, cafes are unhurried neighborhood gathering spots at any hour of the day.
Vietnam Coffee Workshop in Hanoi, Sep 10th, 2025
“Vietnam is even more beautiful than we imagined.”, that’s how Maxine, Nicole, Jill and Cathy felt about their first trip together in Vietnam. Six months in the making, from matching dresses in Đà Nẵng to matching bracelets in Sa Pa and now, our Vietnam Coffee Workshop became one of their favorite moments.
Before the workshop, everyone had already tried Vietnam’s iconic coffees, but this session brought a whole new layer of experience. Learning about the origins, flavors and stories behind each cup made every sip more meaningful.
And the most exciting part? Of course getting to make their own coffee! The session quickly turned from a workshop into a lively, cozy chat filled with laughter and the comforting scent of freshly brewed coffee. Among all, salted coffee won everyone’s heart with its rich aroma and that perfect balance of bitterness, creaminess, and a lingering hint of salt. ☕
Join us through each photo to feel the fun and coffee moments we shared together with Maxine, Nicole, Jill and Cathy!
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Brewing Coffee & Cocoa Together in Hanoi
If you want to go beyond ordering at a cafe counter and learn how to whisk Egg Coffee, balance Salt Coffee, blend Coconut Coffee, or craft rich Vietnamese Artisanal Cocoa (for non-coffee drinkers and kids aged 6+) yourself, come join our 2-hour indoor, air-conditioned Cocoa-Coffee Workshop ($20 USD per person, running daily at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, including a traditional aluminum Phin filter and recipe card to take home). Many travelers also pair an afternoon workshop with our daily Taste of Hanoi street food walk (10:00 AM and 6:00 PM) or our Hanoi Family Quest, and you can message us anytime on WhatsApp (+84 969 655 521) if you want local cafe tips near your hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why does Vietnamese coffee taste stronger and more chocolatey than regular café coffee?
Vietnam primarily grows Robusta beans (which have roughly twice the natural caffeine and a deeper, nuttier body than Arabica beans) and brews them slowly through a metal Phin drip filter. Combined with sweetened condensed milk, whipped egg yolk cream, or coconut milk, the result is rich and dessert-like.
2. What can non-coffee drinkers or children order at a traditional Hanoian cafe?
Almost every traditional cafe in Hanoi offers pure Vietnamese cocoa (Cacao), including Egg Cocoa (Cacao Trứng) and Iced Coconut Cocoa (Cacao Cốt Dừa), alongside lotus-scented tea, kumquat honey tea, fresh yogurt, and tropical fruit smoothies.
3. How do I ask for less sugar or less condensed milk at a Hanoi coffee shop?
Vietnamese milk coffees are traditionally quite sweet. Simply show or say 'Cho mình ít sữa đặc (ít ngọt) nhé' (less condensed milk / less sweet, please) when ordering so the barista can adjust the balance for you.
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Ngân (Hazel) · Beyond Vietnam Xin chào! I am part of the local host and storytelling team at Beyond Vietnam. Here on our blog, I share practical local tips and real guest memories from our daily Hanoi walks and workshops.
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